Foremost Quotes

“God had indeed answered our prayers in a way we'd never been able to envision on our own.”
― Jody Hedlund, Foremost

“Although part of me ached for more, I could do nothing less than go on loving her, even though she might never reciprocate the same way. I’d continue to accept her for who she was, and I’d have to be satisfied with what she was able to give me, even if it would never be enough.”
― Jody Hedlund, Foremost

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
― Jody Hedlund, Foremost

“But giving in to revenge will not release the bitterness. Revenge only feeds the hate until it grows like mold, turning your heart black.”
― Jody Hedlund, Foremost

“If we let worry control us, we shall never accomplish anything.”
― Jody Hedlund, Foremost

“Edmund spoke as if he’d carried on a friendly conversation with the beast rather than roaring and snarling at it for the past few minutes.”
― Jody Hedlund, Foremost

“I know you only want me to be safe, Edmund. But I have already made up my mind that I shall not leave you to fend for yourself.”

“You must go,” I said. “You are far more important to Mercia than I am or ever could be.”

“But you are important to me,” she said softly...”
― Jody Hedlund, Foremost

“Sister Agnes knew if she told you, you’d run off and do what you’re doing now.”

“Search for treasure?”

“Get into trouble.”
I laughed.

Edmund smiled over his shoulder. “I’m serious.”

“We shall not get into trouble. I promise.”

“If I had a piece of silver for every time you’ve told me that, I’d be a rich man.”

“I am not at fault for the decision to roll in poison oak.”

“I suppose getting stuck up in the giant sequoia wasn’t your fault either?”
― Jody Hedlund, Foremost

“You will marry me foremost for love, will you not?”
― Jody Hedlund, Foremost